Barcelona challenge Perez comments, monitor Araujo injury
Barça monitor Real Murcia Imperial winger Alejandro Meca to bolster Barça Atletic after a poor season. The 21-year-old has 25 goals in 36 games and a clause enabling a loan if not promoted.
Barça push to sign Joao Cancelo from Al Hilal but talks are slow amid Saudi changes and Simone Inzaghi’s future. Jorge Mendes explores a deal, possibly involving Marc Casado. Agreement in principle exists.
Barça’s 2026/27 home kit will launch 30 June, in stores 1 July. Nike use gradient Blaugrana tones inspired by Camp Nou’s redevelopment, with dark navy ‘Blackened Blue’ shorts and socks.
Raphinha’s camp call Saudi exit rumours ‘unfounded’. He plans to return for Barça pre-season under Hansi Flick after Brazil duty. Any Marcus Rashford move would hinge on a Raphinha sale.
Barça shortlist Inter Milan, Juventus, Al Ahly and Cruz Azul for the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Spotify Camp Nou, projected for 19 August 2026, after Ajax and RB Leipzig became unavailable.
Ex-La Masia full-back Marc Cucurella, now at Real Madrid, hails Lamine Yamal’s maturity, fame handling and recovery hopes, saying not everyone at 18 could cope. He chose Madrid over a Barça return.
Barça remain intent on Julian Alvarez despite Atletico’s stance, and assess alternatives: Harry Kane, Eli Kroupi and Mikel Oyarzabal, deemed the most realistic with a €75m clause.
Aston Villa lead the race for Barça target Alex Remiro, with Roberto Olabe pushing the move, complicating Barcelona’s goalkeeper plans.
With Viktor Tsygankov set for a free after Girona’s relegation clause, Barcelona evaluate the versatile winger as a low-cost attacking reinforcement.
Ronald Araujo’s calf tear rules him out for Uruguay vs Cape Verde and likely Spain, so he will not face Barça team-mates. Target is World Cup knockouts, with Barcelona monitoring his recovery.
Barça plan to re-sign La Masia winger Jan Virgili via a €7.2m buyback after Mallorca’s relegation, then loan him out. Flick feels he is not first-team ready, but club want to retain control of his future.
Al-Nassr eye Barça midfielder Marc Casado as Marcelo Brozovic’s replacement, also monitoring Azzedine Ounahi. No offer yet, but Barça could listen if a significant bid aids finances.
Barcelona send formal letters to La Liga, RFEF and CTA urging action against Florentino Perez after he accused Barça of ‘stealing’ titles. Club say remarks are false and harm Spanish football’s integrity.
Barça to play Birmingham City on 31 July at St Andrew’s during their St George’s Park camp. Another behind-closed-doors friendly in England is planned before further summer fixtures.
Hector Fort will get a pre-season chance under Flick after his Elche loan as a right wing-back. With Kounde and Eric Garcia away, the 19-year-old can stake a claim, though defensive maturity is key.
Goalkeeper Inaki Pena is set to leave Barça, seeking a quick move abroad, with Turkey or Central Europe possible. Club will ease an exit while retaining some control over future value.
Flick targets Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. Deco has met his agents. Release clause is €40m in July, rising to €60m after. Valencia do not plan to sell, but Barça are exploring a move.
Barça push to sign Racing Santander centre-back Jorge Salinas, 19, amid interest from Newcastle, PSG and others. Player side leans Barça, with a debated clause reportedly €8m until 30 June.
